We speak with Kelly Harms, the author of the new novel “The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay.” Kelly lives in Madison and her book is set in Wisconsin. Her first novel “The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane” was featured on WPR’s Chapter A Day.

Heavy rain, flooding, warmer temperatures – what does it all mean? Find out from our weather guys. They also talk about the September weather forecast and answer your weather related questions.

As the growing season starts to wind down, we talk about what you should be doing in your garden now. We also answer your general gardening questions.

Recognizing when something is wrong is the first step, but getting help is important. Sometimes people cannot always get the mental health support they need in rural communities. A board-certified geriatric psychiatrist talks about the challenges in rural psychiatry.

When it comes to air travel, we’re officially in the fall deal zone! Find out more with our regular guest Rick Seaney. We also talk about traveling over Labor Day.

We love our trees, and it is heart breaking to lose one. Find out how to keep your trees happy and healthy from our certified arborist.

As our kids transition from summer vacation, we talk with the author of “It’s OK to Go Up the Slide.” She says more play, less homework and breaking the old rules will help us raise more confident and creative kids.

According to recent studies, more parents in the US are worried about how to afford sending their kids to college than they are worried about their own retirement. Our guest literally wrote the book on how to pay for college without piling up student debt, and we talk to him about his strategies.

We talk to the author of a book on John Kinzie, an Indian agent in Wisconsin who witnessed the changes in US relations with native tribes in the first half of the 19th century. From the War of 1812 to the forced removal of the Ho-Chunk people from their native lands.

Fall is right around the corner, and that means football and tailgating! Grilling experts Mad Dog and Merrill are back to help you make the tastiest food in the parking lot.